Senior Payment Analyst

Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we ensure your payments are cleared and settled.

In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! Job Overview The High Value Payment Systems Operations team provides business expertise to ensure the operational excellence of Canada’s clearing and settlement infrastructure. The team manages and coordinates responses to payment system emergency incidents, including follow‑up reporting and risk analysis.

Responsibilities Business Services and Operations – Analyze the business needs of members and stakeholders to propose solutions to identified problems and identify opportunities for value‑added services. Conduct ongoing business operations, support, and monitoring of the High Value Payment System. Oversee timely and accurate follow‑up and reporting of all participant and Payments Canada system incidents.

Reporting – Lead the internal team responsible for delivering the Quarterly Operational Health report and other related reports, continuously improving depth and quality for internal and external audiences. Subject Matter Expertise – Provide subject‑matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders for matters related to payments operations, bylaws, rules and standards. Prepare feasibility studies and business cases to support project approvals.

Project and Committee Management – Manage work related to assigned task forces, committees, and working groups, including agenda management and acting as chair. Qualifications Post‑secondary education in a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business administration, research, policy, or business analysis related position.

Experience in developing and fostering relationships, both internally and externally. Ability to work outside of regular hours based on operational requirements. Ability to participate in on‑call rotation.

Occasional travel may be required. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance and ability to complete enhanced background checks. Desired Skills ITIL certification is considered an asset.

Experience in the financial industry is considered an asset. Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset. Compensation Salary range: $88,500 to $147,500 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment. Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching (if eligible). Comprehensive health, dental, mental health, life insurance and health spending account for employees and dependents.

Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown, and cultural holiday observance days. 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top‑up (if eligible). Rewards and recognition program. Access to office gym facilities.

Internal and external professional development opportunities. Fun team and organizational events. Monthly all‑staff forums led by Executive Leadership.

Application Deadline Please submit your application by June 26, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Payments Canada is dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Commitment We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where everyone’s diversity is valued.

We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr